Bullying victimisation and perpetration and the association with mental disorders among adolescents in Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam: Findings from the National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys
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Holly E Erskine, Joemer Calderon Maravilla, Shoshanna L. Fine
BACKGROUND: Few studies report the prevalence of both bullying victimisation and perpetration at the national level in low- and middle-income countries, with fewer still reporting …
Alterations in lipid profiles in children with perinatally acquired HIV infection living in Ghana: A cross-sectional study
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Ruth Ayanful‐Torgby, Veronika Shabanova, Akosua Aya Essuman
Children and adolescents who acquired HIV perinatally and are on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at increased risk of lipid abnormalities, premature atherosclerosis, and early …
Effect of crystallization temperature and holding time on flexural strength, color and translucency of nano lithium disilicate glass ceramic
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Nouran Gamal, Ingy Nouh, Mohamed Adel Eldemellawy
Abstract Background Ceramists often deviate from the standard crystallization temperatures and holding times recommended by manufacturers, but the effects of these variations remain unclear. The …
Fexofenadine HCl enhances growth, biofilm, and lactic acid production of Limosilactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium longum: implications for allergy treatment
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Zainab K. Hammouda, Reham Wasfi, Nourtan F. Abdeltawab
BACKGROUND: It is evident that various drugs influence the gut microbiota, yet the precise mechanism driving these effects remain ambiguous. Considering the growing recognition of …
Developing a novel therapeutic and bioactive resin-based root canal sealer incorporated with silver polydopamine-modified hydroxyapatite fillers
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Samar M Nashaat, Enas Tawfik Enan, Ahmed Serag Eldin
Abstract Background Residual root canal microbiota in the inaccessible areas of the root canal despite cleaning and shaping and the adverse effects of the various …
The effect of conservation agriculture technologies adoption on food production and security in Northern Malawi: evidence from Mzimba district
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George N. Chidimbah Munthali, Puming He, Lazarus Obed Livingstone Banda
Background Adoption of conservation agriculture technologies (CATs) has emerged as a strategy to improve farm productivity and achieve food security in many parts of the …
Caregivers’ lived experiences of childhood probable pneumonia through a gendered lens in western Kenya
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Sarah Hawi Ngere, Charles Omondi Olang’o, Kennedy Ochola
BACKGROUND: Gender intersects with multiple forms of socio-cultural, economic and health system factors to influence the overall care-seeking experiences of caregivers. AIM: This study aimed …
Environmental factors influencing mobile commerce adoption among SMEs in South Africa: a TOE model perspective
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More Matlakala
This study examines the impact of customer, supplier, and competitor pressures on the adoption of mobile commerce (m-commerce) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in …
Decolonization of judiciary attire in Africa: Rethinking the symbolic meaning of wigs for black judges
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Suares Clovis Oukouomi Noutchie
The adoption of Western-style judicial attire, particularly wigs, by black judges in Africa has long been a contentious issue. Originating from colonial history, this practice …
Phytochemical profiling and quantification of bioactive constituents in lyophilized khat (Catha edulis Forsk) leaf extract from central Uganda
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Solomon Adomi Mbina, Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Shehu Dayyabu
Background Phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, glycosides and volatile oils are only a few bioactive phytochemicals found in most plants including Catha edulis Forsk which is …
Prevalence of Leishmania infection in refugee camps: A serological and molecular study in Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia
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Habtamu Belay, Adugna Abera, Esayas Aklilu
BACKGROUND: Leishmaniasis, transmitted by sandflies, causes a severe health threat in East African refugee camps. High mobility, poor conditions and limited healthcare access heighten the …
Socio-economic drivers of bushmeat consumption in the northern Angolan province of Uíge
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Lunis Giona Bolognino de Orth, Raffael Ernst, Mawunu Monizi
Abstract The overexploitation of wildlife for bushmeat consumption poses a significant threat to biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Angola, where the problem remains largely …
Acclimatising church leadership to the thrills and spills of artificial intelligence in Zimbabwe
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Kimion Tagwirei
Artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates extraordinary operational speed and has, paradoxically, brought both exciting opportunities and catastrophic challenges that could affect humanity on a global scale. …
Performance of Rubberized RC Beams Flexural-Strengthened Using Near-Surface Mounted Systems
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Mohamed R. Emara, Abdulrahman H. Mostafa, Heba A. Mohamed
Abstract This research investigates the flexural performance of strengthened rubberized concrete beams via bottom, side, and hybrid near-surface mounted (NSM) approaches using GFRP/steel rebars. Eleven …
Pooled Prevalence of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome and its associated factors in Ethiopia: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis
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Asnake Tadesse Abate, Tsehayu Melak Siyum, Gebresilassie Tadesse Gizaw
Background Many primary articles in Ethiopia approach the prevalence and factors associated with respiratory distress syndrome, but discrepancies were seen among those articles. This study …
Multi-functional electrodialysis process to treat hyper-saline reverse osmosis brine: producing high value-added HCl, NaOH and energy consumption calculation
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Haia M. Elsayd, Gamal K. Hassan, Ahmed A. Affy
Abstract Addressing the environmental challenges of desalination brines is becoming increasingly crucial, especially in regions reliant on seawater desalination. This study focuses on electrodialysis (ED) …
Code-Switching and Translanguaging in Formative Assessment: Supporting ELT Development
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Preya Pillay
The implementation of English as the medium of instruction from Grade 4 in South African schools has necessitated that teachers explore effective strategies to support …
Caregiver’s experiences in supporting trauma-affected foster children in South Africa
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Rosemary Madzore, Lina Mmakgabo Methi
Background: Caregivers play a crucial role in supporting trauma-affected foster children by offering emotional stability and comfort. Caregivers face significant emotional, practical and systemic challenges …
Marine biodiversity change impacts relational values: expert survey shows policy mismatch
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Jan‐Claas Dajka, scott levi, Arne Verstraeten
Abstract Understanding the complex ways that biodiversity change influences Nature’s Contributions to People (NCPs) is at the heart of current debates on coastal conservation, as …
Exploring machine learning classification for community based health insurance enrollment in Ethiopia
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Seyifemickael Amare Yilema, Yegnanew A. Shiferaw, Yikeber Abebaw Moyehodie
Background: Community-based health insurance (CBHI) is a vital tool for achieving universal health coverage (UHC), a key global health priority outlined in the sustainable development …